How to get MP Megatron shipped to Oz?

[danny-boy]

This has been bugging me for a while. We all know a Masterpiece Megatron version 2.0 is coming sooner or later, but how do we get him to our doorsteps without a gun license? I ordered MP-05 and encore Megatron back when they came out and both got through. But I'm not keen on taking the risk again. What's everyone's plan?

[GoktimusPrime]

You don't need a gun licence, but you do need replica Firearms Permit.

You will need to do the following:

1. Ensure that you comply with legal safe storage requirements. This includes:
* locks on all exterior doors and windows
* lock on your Transformers collection room (or whichever room you store your gun Transformer)
* if the room is on the ground floor, you must have bars/grills fitted on all windows for that room. You are not required to do this if it is an upstairs room.
* a lockable display unit(s) for your gun Transformers. This does not need to be wall mounted (mine is a glass display unit with a padlock).

2. Complete Firearms Permit Form P634.

This is the ONLY way that you can legally import and possess replica gun Transformers in NSW. Follow this link for further information.
http://megatron.net.au/MC_Masterpiece_MP05_NSW.htm

P.S.: Could you please provide a link or source to the news about a new upcoming MP Megatron "2.0"? Thanks.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Moved thread as it is not news in regards to Megatron or Australia as such, so Discussions and Questions is more appropriate.

Gok: I don't think he has news in regards to a new MP Megs, but is speculating on them making a new one as they have a smaller Convoy and 'scale' for the Masterpiece series.

[danny-boy]

Thanks for the info Goktimus. Yeah it's just speculation, just want to be prepared if they were to announce MP-20 as Megs.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Honestly, I'm half expecting that if we do get a new Megs it'll be G2-styled Tank altmode.

[theshape]

You could just move to perth

[DELTAprime]

Honestly, I'm half expecting that if we do get a new Megs it'll be G2-styled Tank altmode.

Yeah, after how MP-5 turned out I doubt it will be a "replica" gun again. It compromised the robot modes sturdiness. I keep my MP-5 MIB cause it is kinda fragile.

[snkeyz]

Hi guys first post, Ive just read the thread about importing mp05 megatron into Australia and the procedures to get him here, would this also apply to other megatron figures or just specifically to mp05??

Does it matter if megatron is shipped in transformed as a gun? I think the hegemon comes in robot form so will this matter??

[xlojnr]

from what I've read about the NSW situation;

Customs: Shipping in Robot mode would improve the chances of it getting through customs, as it does not resemble a replica weapon at that time - but even though you may receive your package you still have to consider the consequences of owning one without a permit.
Ownership: If it can change into a form which resembles a firearm then you could be in trouble (so it doesn't matter if its shipped in robot or gun mode when it comes to legality of ownership).

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/__data/..._2013_V1.4.pdf

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/service...mits/imitation

are links to all the information for NSW.

Having said that, the link to the fact sheet states that

An imitation firearm does not include anything that is produced and identified as a children's toy ... A child's toy would be distinguished from an imitation firearm by the packaging, targeted sale market (ie sold in a toy
store, marked for ages 3+ etc), the materials the toy is made from, the general appearance or the functioning of the toy
(for example, a water pistol).

So if the apollyon packaging states an age range on it, and its shipped in robot mode, I'd think that you could argue that it should be classified as a children's toy.

[snkeyz]

fair enough I just found an aussie seller online who has pre orders for this figure so i just placed an order with them, i tihkn i will place alot more orders with these guys tfidownunder, saving a crap load on shipping